Bill > SB1006

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law regarding motor vehicle operation by explicitly requiring that every motor vehicle, including commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, buses, and school buses, have a driver who is physically present with active control of the vehicle at all times. The bill emphasizes that the driver must be appropriately licensed and must operate the vehicle in a careful and prudent manner, maintaining the highest degree of care to avoid endangering property or human life. The legislation maintains existing provisions that prohibit stunt driving and establishes penalties for violations: a class B misdemeanor for general infractions, which escalates to a class A misdemeanor if an accident occurs. This appears to be a direct response to emerging autonomous vehicle technologies, ensuring that a human driver remains responsible and actively engaged in controlling the vehicle while on Missouri's roads and highways.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=546